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The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (2019-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s22-response.pdfYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… officer, at straight pay rather than overtime rates. Video from surveillance cameras indicated that a sergeant was … overtime for hours that he did not actually work. Per the video footage, another officer (not the sergeant) actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the … Direct Deposit whose agency participates in the new direct mail distribution option Effective Date(s) Immediately … the request of many agencies, OSC is offering an option to mail employee direct deposit advice statements directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… operating the MTA-New York City Transit’s Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and … Transit negotiated a contract with GCS, a staffing/call center operations contractor (or contractor) to operate the Paratransit Call Center (Call Center). The contract was signed on December 18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsTown of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… operations for the period January 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in … operations for the period January 1 2015 through June 24 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323IX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… periods vary by program but include: (also see Grant Award Status) Performance Period - The period of time between the … of checks or settlement of electronic fund transfers (EFT); ensure that federal grants and funds are available when … whereby checks have cleared the state’s bank account or EFT settlement occurs. Note: See Section 12 – Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologyFairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… District (District) officials accurately paid employees and properly calculated employees’ leave accruals. Key … generally paid the 33 employees we tested accurately and properly calculated their leave accruals. However, we … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Oversight of Telemental Health Services
… service. Key Findings OMH has opportunities to improve TMH access and oversight, as follows: As of December 23, 2020, … health care providers operating 1,677 programs eligible to offer TMH; however, 307 of those 448 providers operating … use of TMH is focused on the initial approval, and OMH does not have defined processes after this approval to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOpinion 92-9
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o - … the volunteer "appears before a court" within the meaning of section 72-o. Therefore, it is our opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… it will actively seek in its board members. When the Fund filed its request for Priceline to commit to board diversity, … for pursuing board diversity.” View the proposal that was filed and withdrawn at Priceline: … including FleetCor Technologies and LinkedIn. DiNapoli has filed similar proposals with 17 portfolio corporations since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that result in additional recoveries. New York State Liquor Authority (SLA): Statewide Compliance with Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions … On a statewide basis, SLA generally approved new liquor licenses and license renewals consistent with state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… goods and services are not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. Adhering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126
… employees meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background Per a January 10, 2023, announcement from Governor Hochul, … employees, regardless of Comp Rate Code, who work at least 50% part-time in one of the following bargaining units may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2126-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.3
… employees meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background: Governor Hochul … employees, regardless of Comp Rate Code, who work at least 50% part-time in one of the following bargaining units may be … Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per each qualifying event. Employees are eligible to utilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21263-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.1
… employees meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background Governor Hochul … employees, regardless of Comp Rate Code, who work at least 50% part-time in one of the following bargaining units may be … Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per each qualifying event. Employees are eligible to utilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21261-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.2
… employees meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background Governor Hochul … employees, regardless of Comp Rate Code, who work at least 50% part-time in one of the following bargaining units may be … Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per each qualifying event. Employees are eligible to utilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21262-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… agreed to terminate her employment with Putnam County, pay restitution, and was sentenced to a one-year conditional … has repaid $4,300 and owes another $275 to fully satisfy restitution. The defendant will also pay back a portion of … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnam